The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Why Scott Shut Down His AI Persona, His Daily Routine, and When to Give Kids Money
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Jan 9, 2026 Discover why Scott Galloway decided to shut down his AI persona after uncovering risks associated with minors. He shares insights into his unusual daily routine, featuring late nights and struggles with outdoor activity. The discussion also delves into the timing of inheritances, revealing that many arrive after age 40. Scott provides strategic advice for giving money to kids, emphasizing flexibility and adjusting support based on their behavior and needs.
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Why He Built Then Removed An AI Persona
- Scott Galloway described collaborating with a Google team to build a character AI based on his IP to help answer students' and listeners' questions.
- He pulled the persona down after four hours because he worried synthetic relationships with minors were harmful and he wasn't comfortable contributing to that dynamic.
Character AIs Create Harmful Synthetic Bonds
- Character AIs surged and many minors formed deep synthetic relationships that often led to troubling outcomes.
- Scott argues unknown downsides outweigh potential upside until age gating and guardrails exist for under-18s.
When In Doubt, Say No
- If you're uncertain about a consequential decision, default to saying no when discomfort persists.
- Scott followed this rule and asked Google to take down his persona until proper guardrails exist.